Dentist Near College Hill

Fitting Care for a Historic Neighborhood

College Hill, a historic neighborhood in east Wichita and Sedgwick County, covers roughly a square mile, bounded by Central Ave on the north, Kellogg on the south, Hillside on the west and Oliver on the east. Most of its homes went up in the first decades of the twentieth century, and the neighborhood association notes that many of the city's finest early homes were built here. Long stays in houses like these also mean long relationships with a dental team, which is exactly how we like to practice.

The practice motto sums up the approach: Modern Care. Local Relationships. Seeing the same team at each checkup makes it easier to notice small changes in a tooth or the gums. Several family members can be seen in one appointment block, and we try to finish treatment in as few visits as possible.

College Hill keeps a busy calendar of its own, from quarterly association meetings to a Fourth of July bike parade and Halloween on Douglas, when several streets close for trick-or-treaters. Docents from Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House even lead an outdoor architecture walking tour. You can read more on the College Hill neighborhood history page.

What Long-Time College Hill Residents Should Know About Their Teeth

Teeth age along with the College Hill houses around them. Old fillings wear at the edges, gums can recede, and a missing molar lets neighboring teeth tip into the gap. Many adults in an established neighborhood like this one are ready to replace aging dental work rather than keep patching it. Catching those changes early keeps the fix small.

Gum health deserves particular attention. Bleeding when you brush or floss, persistent bad breath and loose-feeling teeth can all point to periodontal disease. Our deep cleanings and periodontal treatment remove buildup below the gumline so tissue has a chance to heal and reattach.

When a tooth cannot be saved, an implant is often the most natural-feeling replacement. Dr. Matthew Howell places implants himself, and the crown, bridge or denture on top is completed here as well through our dental implant restorations. That means one team, one set of records and no shuttling between offices.

College Hill households also span generations. Adult children often help a parent keep up with checkups, and a single family-block appointment lets them be seen together instead of on separate days. Because the Oliver on-ramp is right at the edge of College Hill, the drive out on Kellogg is straightforward for everyone in the car.

Services From a Dentist Near College Hill

• Dental Implants

  Our dental implants range from single-tooth replacements to snap-on or fixed implant-supported dentures and All-On-4 full-arch solutions. Planning uses digital x-rays and cone beam 3D imaging. Placement is usually done under local anesthesia.

• Restorative Dentistry

  Replacing worn fillings with tooth-colored ones, building bridges and fitting dentures all fall under restorative dentistry. We match the restoration to your bite and the teeth around it. Extractions are handled here too when a tooth is beyond repair.

• Root Canal Therapy

  An older tooth with a deep crack or large filling can develop an infected nerve. Root canal therapy with rotary instruments removes the infection and seals the tooth, and most cases are finished in one appointment. Keeping your own tooth is worth the effort.

• Family & Preventive Dentistry

  Exams, cleanings and oral cancer screenings are the foundation of family and preventive dentistry. We see patients of all ages, so grandchildren can come along too. Regular visits help head off bigger repairs.

• Comfort & Sedation

  Longer restorative visits are easier with the right amenities. Our comfort and sedation options include nitrous oxide, massaging chairs, ceiling TVs and blankets. The Isolite system lets your jaw rest and helps patients with a strong gag reflex.